1 cup butter bring soft enough to spread. Make a rectangle out of the butter between two parchment sheets. Chill.

Once you have the dough knead it a few times. Oil the bowl and put the dough back in, make sure all the dough has been oiled. Cover with plastic wrap, let sit 2-3 hours.

Roll the dough, make an envelope with the butter in the middle. Do 2 book folds. Put on a plate and cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate at least one hour. Roll it out again and do 2 more book folds. Cover with plastic and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Roll it into the shape you want. Makes 24 small pastries. For Pain au Chocolate chop 12 ounces of untempered chocolate. Brush with egg wash (1 egg mixed with a little water). Let proof until double.

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